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What is a Ladder Jack Scaffold? 2. Two or Three Rung Bracket Ladder Jacks
Triangle-shaped brackets called ladder jacks (Over the rung only)
are attached to portable ladders, which are used This style of jack hooks directly onto two or
on each side of a ladder jack scaffold to form a three ladder rungs. With these types of ladder
means of support for a platform. jacks, planking may be placed on top of the
bracket jacks to create a working platform.
Photo courtesy of National Association
Types of Ladder Jack Bracket Devices Inspect all scaffold components for damage.
Verify that all parts are working and ensure
There are different types of Ladder Jack bracket
that all nuts are tightened.
devices. These include:
Do not use bent, cracked, damaged or
1. Side Rail Ladder Jack substitute parts.
(Over the rail and rung) If using a two- or three-rung bracket jack,
ensure that the rectangular brackets are fitted
This style of jack is installed onto the railing and
securely onto the ladder rungs in accordance
rungs of a pair of extension, or single, ladders.
with manufacturers specifications.
The planking is then slid into position along the
If using the side rail ladder jack, secure the
side of the bracket to create a work platform.
upper round hooks and the lower brackets of
the device onto the ladders side rails, then
rest the brackets onto the rungs, and secure
the platform gusset plate onto the adjustable
Photo courtesy of ACRO
Building Systems, Inc.
Adjustable
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